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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-02-17

The FLORIDIAN answers our query about the
Okeechobee Drainage Land Grant, ASSURING us
that the grant to that company was only for
such portion of the reclaimed lands as they
are entitled to under the contract.-Cedar Key
Gulf VieW.
In our answer to the contemporary we
also said "the FLoRID1AN might say much
to enlighten many" on the Okeechobee
Drainage subject, and such information is
givenin full in the Report of the Investi-
eating Committee which is the supplement
of this issue of the FLoRIDIAN. 1t is long
since 80 important a document was
given to the public. 1t will be seen that
the committee almost entirely reverse the
conclusions of engineers who had previ-
ously reported the results of the
drainage operations, and that they
state only about eighty thous-
and acres are to be considered A" re-
claimed" The committee are of the
opinion, however, that the company
shave done enough to show the entire
practicability" Of accomplishing what
they have undertaken by their plan OF
drainage, and recommend that they
employ larger force than has yet
been engaged in the work. The COM
mittee say that "it is due to the agents
of the Board, on whose reports the Trus-
tees have based their conveyances to the
Drainage Company, that we are convinc-
ed from our observations that the reports
submitted by them were made under q
Misrepresentation of the causes which led
to the condition of the country at the
time their observations were made" and
'that there should have been mistakes
made as to the effect produced by the
work of the company Is not strange"
Those reports were, of course, of such
positive character as to results as justi-
fed the conveyance of lands under terms
of contract. AS we stated two weeks
ago, the Trustees of the l. !. Fund exer-
cised every proper precaution to obtain
reliable information before conveying
land. During the years 1883 and 1884
they sent three engineers at different
times to inspect the operations of the
drainage company and report the number
of acres reclaimed, and there was a re-
inspection by a different person after each
report. The State Agents spent several
weeks each time in the examination.
1t will be noted that the Governor in
structs the Attorney General to proceed
under section s, Chapter s6s9, Laws Of
Florida, for the recovery of lands not re-
claimed that may have been conveyed.
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The teachers and pupils of the public schools
Of this city were busily engaged Wednesday, in
planting out trees and shrubbery, In accordance
with tho request of the State authorities. AT
school No. several handsome trees were Sc,
out, including the water oak and magnolia. A
tree was planted for every class In the school,
and each received an appropriate name. Mr..
Knibloe Principal Of the school, acted as general
master Of ceremonies; the boys piled their shoves
and spades with alacrity and the young girls at
tsactsd much attention a they went In process
sion to the artesian well In ihe'old Market buck
ets Ia hand, for water. The institution of arbor
day By Gov. Perry was an act which calls for
The highest commendstion. II is beautiful
custom which W trust may not be allowed to de-
generate. Axesaias Weakly.
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camp until it was ordered to prison guard
duty at Andersonville, when Capt. Gam
BILE resigned. Lieutenant Dyke suocsed-
ed him - Captain. andreporsing at An
Jacksonville continued 10 comma and Of ar
tillsry there till Che dose. of the was,
when he brought away his guns % ITALIA
hassee, and was here paroled. -
Captain Dyke was married to Miss Sa-
rah J. Oliver on the slst Of August, ls42,
and their children were James Henry,
born February Is, ls4e, and died Sep
TENDER 3, 1859; and Charles Edgar, Jr.
born December, 4, ls47, and died June
II, 1873. Their mother was born in 1923
and died November IL, 1875. James
Henry Dyke was promising young
physician at the time of his death. G. E.
Dyke, Jr., was the efficient Private Score
tary of Governor Drew, resigned to re-
sumo employment on the FLoR1D1AN, and
was succeeded by L. B. Wombwell, Esq,
now Private Secretary of Governor Perry.
Assisting his father in editing the paper.
the young man proved himself possessed
Of fine talent as q writer, and many read
ers of the paper doubtless remember the
brief and manly but pathetic obituary
from the fathers hand in which he an
nounced to them the death of his only
son and assistant.
On March 8, 1877, Captain Dyke was
married to Miss Emma Wyncoop, the
admirable lady who survives him and has
the sympathy of thousands in he's sad be-
reavement Her companionship lent sun
shine to the last and restful years of the
great Journalists life, and during his long
illness soothed his pains of mind and body
with untiring care and devotion. Of her
it was written by the venerable Col.
Pratt, of the Palatka Herald,.:::who last
December visited Capt. Dykes home
"His excellent wife, who Is in constant
attendance upon him, administers to his
wants like an angel of light. Never was
woman more devoted. The room of the
invalid was as cheerful as in the palmiest
days."
The brief space Of newspaper article
has confined this sketch to little more
than mere notes of the life history of
Capt. Dyke, and we are sure that the peo-
pie would appreciate the work of one
who may compile his memoirs at length,
and incidental thereto would be much of
interest and Importance in the chronicles
of the State ever since its territorial days,
during which time he was connected with
notable events.
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Inc Florida Chauta uqua-Farmers'
and Gardeners Instftute.

HE Florida Chauta uQua-Farmerss
and Gardeners' Institute.
Under the auspices of the Florida Chautauoua
q Farmers and Gardeners Institute will be held
at DeFuniak Springs, Fla, March 9Th, 9th and
10th. Professor ]. F. Whitner. Of tho Stoto Az
Ii~uisu'ai Ouiirgc At Laho City, will have charge
The following subjects will be considered in care
fully prepared papers and addresses:
l. "Truck Farming"
g. Tobacco Culture"
g. "Orange Growing"
f. "The LeConte Pear"
8. Fig Culture"
6. Crop Rotation"
2. "The cultivation of Cocoanut and other
Tropical Fruits"
Other subjects of interest to farmers will be
presented and ample opportunity given for dis
cussion.
Among those already engaged to present pa
pers are P. .Houstoun, ESQ.,, of Tallahassee; E.
B. Bailey, Of Monticello; A. H. Manville, of
Jacksonville; Rev. j. P. DePass, of Sanford, and
o. F. Tanning. Members of the West Florida Ag-
ricultural and Horticultural Society will partic-
pate IN the discussions. Persons attending will
be able to enjoy the rich attractions of the Flor
ida Chautauqua. Programme afternoon and
night Reduced rates over oil the roads For
full programme of the Florida Chautauqua write
c. c. Banill. DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
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oh' Richards Scieace EntertaI,.
memfS.

>Acnard's Scheace EntertaIn.
ments.
Nearly forty years ago, Prof. w. @ Richard.
the now eminent scientis, of Chicago. o,,;,.,.s
scientific lecture in the then uncomnle,ed o.;
tol at Tallahassee, where the best families d
ante'bellum days, gathered " hear the wonders
OF science discussed within waus OF bare brick
Prof. Richards was the guest of Judge Ball,.a
of Tallahassee, and his reminiscencesof the hos
pltality and warmth of welcome shown % him
here have ever fingered among his pe-ni
souvenirs Of the South. \
Having been engaged by DR.. Gillet. Col Chip
ley, and the managers of the Florida Chautsuqn
to deliver series of brilliantly illustrated SCI
ence entertainments at DeFuniak, and purpOing
to pass through Tallahassee, enroute for Jack
sonville and Savannah, where he is to speak IN
der the auspices Of the Georgia Historical So
ciety, the professor desired if possible, to stop
over once more at Tallahassee.
Most of his old friends of forty years ago haT
ing. passed off the scene, Prof. Richards opened
a correspondence several weeks ago with Prof
E. Warren Clark, (whose name he saw on The
Chauiauqua programme with his own) and th'
latter gentleman placed the whole matter in The
hands Of Capt P. Houstoun, and the members
OF the " Ladies' Auxiliary"
Under the auspices of the last named orgsnt
cation, course of three Science entertainments
has been arranged, which will undoubtedly
prove the most brilliant efforts of thu. kind evs
brought to Florida. They will be held In lS
(newlX-named) Opera House, on Monday sad
Tuesday, March 9TH and Sth
The first entertainment will be the. same.
that with which Prof Richards opens bis cours
at DeFuniak Springs. 1t is entitled. 'Ts
Matter King" and the second is entitled, "Te
Matter Queen" BY special request childrsn'
matinee is also to be held on Tuesday Afternoon
March 9Th, and will be called, "The Wooda
World"
The illustrations at these science enterar
ments consist of actual experiments made Wh'
the most elaborate and costly apparatus.
The most startling wonders of electrical, P'!
steal and chemical science will be demonslIs'.
with beauty and power never before wltnes"
in Florida; and as Prof Richards will not ;"
baby visit Tallahassee again with bis vaius01
apparatus, for the meet forty years at least
bespeak for him welcome which be WIN
member with pleasure during the interim
Tickets and reserved seats may be seca'u
during this weekat Lively's drug store.
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The Forestry Congress and Flor
ida ChoutauQu0.

The Southern States Forestry Congress
assembled at DeFuniak Springs on Tues
day, with seventeen States represented.
The address of welcome was delivered by
Mrs. Ellen Call Long, Of Tallahassee. The
session of the Florida Chautauqua opens
to-day, and the charming town of De-
Funiak will be thronged for weeks with
visitors and; participants in the exercises.
among tbenh some Of the most distin-
guished literary and scientific men in the
United States. Next Wednesday, Esd,
begins the session of the Teachers State
Institute, to continue until March Sd.
Rev. Sam Jones is announced to preach
next Sunday.
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I'm MEMORIAM.

A committee appointed by Floral CITY Di,,.,..
No. So Sons of Temperance, to draft resolu,Io,.
the death Of our sister, Mrs. ELLA Bxsx,,,.S'
submitted the following:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God a..
Ruler OF the universe to take from us anoth., =
our members; therefore, be it 'ae OF
hesofred, lst. That this Division is again \. -.
row at the death of another member, and the s s
Sister that has died since it's organization. '
hesot0ed, I'd. We desire to express our svm,.,,.
with the relatives of our deceased Sister .nS ~.
cally to the dear little children now left ornS.p.
Hesofved, ID. That as q mark of our a.
page In our Record Book be inscribed - \.
memory OF our deceased Sister, and that the h,0..
ers and sisters wear the usual badge of moumIas =
thirty days. H'As M
Hesoerea, 4th. That copy of the foregoing h
furnished the family of the deceased and a. -.
to the city papers for publication
NELLIE BAssErr,
MARY BAssERxlx
JULIA CASTILLO
COmmffs.
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Reute.
The project OF . railroad from Gainesville to
tallahassee via Deadaan's Bay o To Gulf b
Major N. r. Gr1c1s, TO whose Efforts ths pab-
lic b largely indebted for the huildine Of The
Florida Southern Railway, and whOis now he
Superintendent Of the Silver Spfings, Ocala and
Gulf RAilroad which = hsing rapidly built has
interested syndicate Of capitalists In the con-
structinn Of The railroad from Gainesville to the
capital Tho proposed road will run westward
q county, passing through Alachaa and Lafay-
cite counties crossing the Suwannee river near
Old Town. Thencsn win take anorthwardly d.
rection through Jeferson and Icon counties TO
the capital
THIS road wfil tap section ofcountry hitherto
untOunched by railroads and therefore unde-
veloped. Major Gruelle 10 confident that the
road will In the near future be an accomplished
fact.-Jocksonsi1s Aorning Nescs, 18th.
This Is cheering news, and "means
business if Major Gruelle takes hold Of
it. The route indicated is that often ad-
vocated by the FLoRrD1AN, which some
two years or more ago began to urge that
southeast line into the Peninsula would
be one of the chiefest avenues Of Florida
travel, being the most direct route from
the populous orange growing centre to
the northwest and the interior Southern
States. If the road is extended to Talla-
hassee there need be no fear that at least
one road will not come down out of Geor-
gia to meet it here, for connection with it
will be sure guarantee of abundant
business in freight and travel. This is
an absolute certainty, and may be pre-
sumed to assure the eventual opening Of
the route. And below is the latest as to
the Columbus and Florida railroad pro-
ject. May it not be the first to get here
and secure connection with the line COM
ing up out of the Peninsula Perhaps
80, though there is another road, the Bir-
mingham, Georgia and Florida, of which
the incorporation notice appears in our
columns, which is projected to Tallahas-
see and we think will be built. But Major
Gruelle's trunk will accommodate the
business that two roads can bring it., and
the prospect of such feeders should slim
ulate interest in its construction:
COLUMBUS, Ga, Feb. 14-The Board OF Trade
building the Columbus Southern railroad to
Florida. They decided unanimously that it
should be built and say they will give the enter
prise their support and cooperation.
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Resolutions passed by Leon LODI. ~
o. r.. February IS, 1887: "e i0
WaEsEAs. In the Providence Of oos
Brother ca 4....s EDca. DIEs. Sss Sss ~
Join the ranks OF the great msSo".a 400 pesset n
Of February, 1887, leaving the msm. % - a -
ieneles OF character and Of his unseis,h q y az
i His YS e bs .. aas 1ydsr e. 70 Ii
Of Odd Fellowship; therefore, be n p'0's pfscpis
Hssoised, That 10 the death Of Broth. -
Lodge has lost good member, the v o. rn u
faithful and efficient brother. ''' ofdef q h,n ,
Resolved. That page Of our rsco.s
scrioed TO bis memory. that the IodsDs0 ok b l.
draPed IN mourning and that the mex Se roon {,
badge OF mourning for the space Of tS1n .sn var
Resot,ed, That q copy of these re.oIa.y dap
nlsned the city papers for publication snS b d,
copy DC sent to the family Of our late 6ro,ss
b: A. MEGISx.ss
". N. NcIxrosa !.
JOHN MoDouesis
Commin.
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The committee appointed BY Floral Cit, ~
No. so. Sons of Temperance, to drain ..,;.. v's''s
lutions on the death of our dece..sa NJ re
CHARLES EDGAR DYKE, beg leave to AMI.
following: ns
WHEREAs, The Great Author of all co,s,
ut to remove from our midst our bivhlv ~ "a
Of this Division therefore, be Il menbz
Resolved, That in this mysteriou. d;sn..,
Providence mournfulIy acquiesce. rscoss, 4
the truth that he doeth all things we'll; yes - y
our great loss to the church, 10 the ,ssS.ss III
cause and In our social circle occasioned X =.
Resolved, That we tender our sincere .o,..,
to his heartstricken wife and granddan SHssoeae.
beg them to allow us to share their sosr"~' ~
found grief. VI oof prp
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread 49,.
our minutes, published in the city papers and 80
tilted copy furnished the widow Of on, Sse ca
brother. w. M. McIyrosH a.
N. NJ. Bowen.
g. s. WILSON,
Comr,i1.
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Palatka Daily News.1
Poor Jones Z

The 1Snses- Union would have Us believe that
the railroads have put on increased passenger
accommodations because =. H Jones said that
there was travel. Also that the Florl0n
Southern re-arranged its schedule because he
ABUSED" the General Manager of the j., 7. q
z. w. Railway. Also that when he tells will
full lie we should not expose him.
But he has Dragged over his election to the
the presidency of the Press Association, when it
is proved that this honor was thrust upon him
because OF his willingness to of1ciate as Snowman
for a collection OF fruits and vegetables. Poor
Jonesl
Now let the prominent Journalist" whose
'private" letters appear in the 1vmes- Union,
arise and say how little Charley was made pres
ident of the National Association. because no
one else would have It," ehs
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The proprietors of the Times Union
are not to be candidates. for State Printer.
Oh, No! But their travelling representa-
tive, Mr.. R. O. Paul, formerly in the EN-.
ploy of the FLoRIDIAN, ID oanyassing the
State for that position, " endorsed" BY
the zsnsss- Union. How il this i-Sevills
Independents. "
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The South Florida Exhibition, for which
extensive preparations have been made
is now in progress at Orlando. 1t opened
brilliantly on Tuesday and will close on
Saturday. Governor Perry was to have
delivered the address at opening, but was
called to Washington in the matter OF
Florida Indian War claim, and will ap-
pear before the Senate committee Satur.
dav.
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PROCLAMATION By THE GOVERNOR
STATE OF FLoR1DA-ExEourrvl DEPARTMENT..
1 hereby respectfully submit to the people Of
Florida, the following, adopted ct q recent session
of the Legislature Of the State of Mississippi by
unanimous vote:
To ENCOURAGE TEE COrToN STATES AGRICULTURAL
Field CONTEST, TO BB HELD IN THE AUTUMN OF
WHmsAs, The National Cotton Planters' Asso.
citation Of America Ii An institution incorporated
under the Laws Of the State of Mississippi for the
Whereas, The said Association has already done
much good work and received. tho substantial re-
cogStion OF ING Soyernment OF the United states
leans, which was inaugurated by its means and in
Whereas, The said Association has now Inaugural
ted Cotton States Agricultural Field Contest, to
DO held In the autumn Of 1888, which designs
through series Of large premiums for models Of
farm residences, gin-houses and stables; also, on
welfare Of tue people Of The Cotton States and those
having kindred interests; and,
Wereas, II 10 proper that such an enterprise
should receive all possible encouragement; 1t 10
Resolved, Thai the Legislature Of the State of
MisaissIppi recognise that the Cotton States Agri
cultural Field Contest has the highest aim for the
ton, and should receive the cordial endorsement Of
the people OF the Cotton States and ali those inter
ested In their development; also,
Rssosed That this Legislature do invite the people
Of the State Of Mississippi TO cooperate with the
management Of the great enterprise In order that
they may receive the beneAts to be derived and also
invite the cooperation Of the other Cotton States
and all agricultural and other public Associations to
the end that united efforts may lead to the most
cessful results.
The many and liberal prizes offered, including lib.
eral premiums for long staple cotton culture, the
generous invitation to compete for them, the Inn
portance Of now and improved Implements, fertil.
isers, methods and appliances for production and
development. and the great efficacy Of such con-
test In dlnusing knowledge of the resources of
Florida abroad, call for liberal and energetic re-
spouse from our people.
Now rHHR1ToRs, In view Of the importanee ofthe
contemplated contest and Of the great agricultural
interests ofour section Of country which 1t IL intend.
cd to subserve and In accordance with the liberal
Invitation Of the National Cotton Pantsrs Associa.
ton. - well - that Of the Legislature Of the State
OF Mississippi, CALL rHl A1rsxrIoN OF rHl Pro
rLs OF FLORIDA 10 AND recommend that
they take part In this deserving
enterprise and make timely and full
preparation for the same. would also ask the CO.
operation Of al Agricultural Associations and other
Organised bodies interested In developing the re-
sources Of our StatA
In TnDTINoNY WK1nDo1, ! have hereunto set INV
band and have caused the Great Zeal Of
ne STATE Of Florida 70 b hsrsunto Il.
f. Al this, ths i5th dy q TsSru ar i * Is:
year Of our Losd ono thoaon:A eisht
hundred and siCyesven, aaA a the In
hnad1sd @a svsaaa -: ~ 'A'
By the oovesnor-Attsst:
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For the FLoRIDIAN.l
Arbor Day az Hale's Schoel.hss'"
SCHOOL No. 8, Feb. 9, 1851
PROGRAMME.

Let. Pupils recited reading lessons
I'd. Reviewed geography.
Sd. Grammar exercises
4th. Reviewed arithmetic.
Then taking recess for one hour, TIE 49,. ss
and pupils 10 partake of their hospitality A. ~
recess the children, one by one, repealed y.
speeches, giving marked evidence Of aoss'
ment since Arbor Day last year. - n
Miss Leila G.. Bassett, teacher, has proJ ~
be equal to the emergency in this scnoo
has, no doubt, given general satisfscs,oo.
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Linen, assorted coIons o. plain paper, ne
and cheap ct FLoRDIAH 0yyIcn.
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CIRCULARS, FOLDERS. y.

Gotten up in good style, on whlss 9 J.
paper, cheap, at FIoRDIAA 80
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Office after the war. Again, when the
carpetbag administration of Florida at,
tempted to sell West Florida to Alabama
TO which he was opposed) his appoint
ment was procured as one of the three
Commissioners sent to Montgomery to ne.
gotiate the sale. His Republican col.
Leagues were in favor of it, but their
scheme was finally bafied, the action Of
the Legislature in rejecting Alabama's
propositions - presented being largely
due to Capt. Dykes astute manage
ment; he was too strong . Democratic
minority for the enemy to contend
with. From the date of reconstruction
until the State was finally redeemed from
radical thrall, and the government estab-
lished in the people, Captsin Dyke was
tireless with tongue and pen in his effeo-
tual wsrfare-a foremost figure in the
democratic ranks
Captain Dyke did gallant service as 3
Confederate soldier, greatly distinguish
ing himself 1t the bloody battle Of Olus-
tse, whore he was lieutenant in charge of
one section Of Capt r. H. CANDLES Tai
lahassee battery. He was in the thick Of
the fight on that victorious day when the
Of his State wsre put TO. rout,
ard handled his guns with conspicuous
coolnsss and judgmsnt and with terrible
sfsct. His horse VA shot under him,
ia bullet passing through the saddle and
nasrewly missing the riders thigh. The
sa1my vers followed IN retreat = Ear =
where the battery remained in